S&T, Environment – Daily Answer Writing Challenge – Day -1

QUESTIONS: 21/10/2103 (Topics – Biotechnology; Environment)

1. The government’s nod for shale gas extraction is in violation of India’s effort to abide by the international and national environmental laws? Critically analyse. (250 Words)

2. “ Promoter cannot be regulator”. Discuss on the validity of the statement based on the Pesticides Management and Regulations in India? Suggest improvements to the status of the Pesticides Management Bill,2008, that is still pending in the Parliament. (250 Words)

3. The draft DNA profiling Bill,2012, advocates the principle of “ enhancing protection of people in the society and administration of justice”. Analyse. (250 Words)

By Tauseef Ahmad

REFERENCES

Question 1

• Shale gas benefits called into question
• Shale gas_ hype and reality

Question 2

• How effective is pesticide regulation in India
• PRS

Question 3

• DNA profiling